Comparison

SYNA vs Master Lock eHome

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

SYNA

Control Maxspect WIFI series equipment wirelessly. Manage multiple devices, including Maxspect Jump Series Lights, through a cloud-based platform. Enjoy seamless integration and enhanced functionality for your aquarium setup.

Highlights
  • Wireless control for Maxspect WIFI series
  • Manage multiple devices
  • Supports Maxspect Jump Series Lights
  • Cloud Platform Technology integration
  • Remote equipment management
Features
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This App is based on Clouds Platform Technology, designed to control Maxspect WIFI series equipments. It can provide wireless control to one or multiple Maxspect WIFI series equipments,including Maxspect Jump Series Lights.

About

Master Lock eHome

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Master Lock eHome Smart, smart life, smart living 1. Remote control: control home appliances from anywhere 2. Simultaneously control: control multiple devices with one App 3. Timer: set timer to perform multiple functions 4. Device sharing: One tap to share devices among family members 5. Easy connection: easily and quickly connect App to devices

Screenshots

SYNA4 screens
Master Lock eHome4 screens

Verdict

The call

SYNA and Master Lock eHome are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
SYNA versus Master Lock eHome: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSYNAMaster Lock eHome
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.4 (341 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews3.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings341 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 10 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size179 MB182 MB
Age rating17+12+
DeveloperMaxspectMaster Lock (Shanghai) Co. Ltd.

Bugs and requests

SYNA

Reported bugs

15 issues
  • App fails to connect to devices on first attempt
  • WiFi connection drops and requires hard reset
  • App crashes when adjusting settings or flow percentages
  • Form validation errors preventing access
  • Devices disappear from account after updates
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  • Scheduled settings reset or fail to save
  • App closes when selecting device
  • Buffer wheel spinning indefinitely
  • SDK initialization errors after updates
  • Device mode switches unexpectedly to default
  • Time on device goes out of sync daily
  • AP mode no longer works after iOS updates
  • Blank screens and unresponsive UI
  • Login credentials not remembered
  • Connection timeout errors during login

Requested features

12 requests
  • AM/PM time format for scheduling
  • Granular daily scheduling with time-based profiles
  • Group control for multiple devices
  • Preset profiles and modes matching device capabilities
  • Temperature control for heaters
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  • Advanced flow modes available on device
  • 5G WiFi support
  • Automatic app updates
  • Better error messages and troubleshooting guidance
  • Offline mode with local control
  • Integration with Apex controller systems
  • Step-by-step setup instructions in app

Master Lock eHome

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

SYNA

No in-app purchases

None

Master Lock eHome

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SYNA free?
SYNA is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Master Lock eHome free?
Master Lock eHome is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do SYNA or Master Lock eHome have ads?
Neither SYNA nor Master Lock eHome shows ads.

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